Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-19-19)

Community Oversight Board Executive Director resigns

William Weeden, the director of Nashville’s Community Oversight Board resigned Monday. Weeden stepped down from his after months of clashes between the board and Metro Police. The board confirmed Weeden’s decision but didn’t clarify his reasoning. It is unclear who will take over as the COB’s Executive Director.


3 People Shot & Killed Outside Oklahoma Walmart, Including Gunman

  • Two men and one woman were killed in a shooting at a Walmart parking lot in Duncan, Oklahoma, on Monday morning.
  • Several news outlets report that police have said the gunman is among the dead, and that all three of the deceased knew each other.
  • Duncan is located about 80 miles south of Oklahoma City.

Man dies after shooting outside Nashville bar; police investigating

Police have identified 23 year old Dontae Easly as the man who died following a shooting outside of the Last Hole Bar on Jefferson Street. Easley was shot multiple times and taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he died. The motive for the shooting remains unclear. Police said the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.


Chief justice orders delay in House fight for Trump records

Chief Justice John Roberts is ordering an indefinite delay in the House of Representatives’ demand for Donald Trump’s financial records to give the Supreme Court time to figure out how to handle the dispute. Roberts’ order Monday contains no hint about what the court ultimately will do. The court’s hold could last a matter of days or weeks, if the court is willing to let an appeals court ruling in favor of the House remain in place without granting full review of the case. But the delay could extend for months if the justices decide they need to hear arguments and issue a written opinion.


Police: Mother shot into vehicle where her young son was sitting

34-year-old Sherika Skelton was arrested after firing into a vehicle in which the father of her children and her three-year-old son were sitting. The incident happened  at a Mapco on Charlotte Pike.Skelton said they were arguing when he pushed her. He then pulled over in the Mapco and police say she fired multiple shots. She’s been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and reckless endangerment and was held on a $75,000 bond.

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Trevor Noah will host the Grammys again. The comedian gets the honor for the fifth straight year. CBS made the announcement on Tuesday. The network also said that music’s biggest night will focus on the recovery efforts after the Los Angeles wildfires. In a statement, CBS said, “The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards will carry a…

CHRIS BROWN SUES FOR $500 MILLION

CHRIS BROWN SUES FOR $500 MILLION

Chris Brown has slapped Warner Brothers / Discovery with a $500 million defamation lawsuit. Brown accused the entertainment company of alleged lies during the Chris Brown: A History of Violence docuseries. The show aired on Investigation Discovery.Brown said the docuseries defamed the reputation he’s been working on rebuilding. Warner has not commented on the suit.

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Kendrick Lamar posted a “Help Wanted” for his Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans on February 9. He’s searching for 500 crew members and an untold number of dancers. The crew will help assemble the stage and move pieces during Kendrick Kendrick’s halftime show. (Bossip) Applicants must be at least age 18 and available…

JANET JACKSON EXTENDS RESIDENCY

JANET JACKSON EXTENDS RESIDENCY

Fans will have more time to see Janet Jackson in Las Vegas. The legendary superstar has added dates to her residency at Resorts World. Jackson will perform six more shows at the end of May. Janet’s current residency started during the holiday season and continues for six shows around Valentine’s Day. Tickets go on sale…